Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 2,516,175, a decrease of 12.6% compared to HKD 2,877,629 for the same period in 2022[1]. - Gross profit margin dropped to 17.8% from 30.9% year-on-year[1]. - Loss from continuing operations for the period was HKD (621,457), compared to a profit of HKD 199,947 in the previous year[2]. - Basic loss per share for the period was HKD (5.43), a significant decline from HKD 2.42 in the same period last year[3]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD (3,182,336), compared to HKD (4,585,054) in the previous year[4]. - The company reported a significant increase in financing costs, with a total of HKD 57,300 for the period[2]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of HKD (619,263) for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a profit of HKD 46,791 for the same period in 2022[21]. - Financing costs increased to HKD 360,190 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, up from HKD 275,546 in the previous year, reflecting a rise of approximately 30.7%[20]. - The group’s revenue decreased by 12.6% to HKD 2.52 billion, with a net loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 620 million, resulting in a basic loss per share of HKD 0.0543[44]. - The net loss attributable to equity holders of the parent company was HKD 621.2 million, compared to a profit of HKD 256.8 million in the same period last year[64]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 58,047,320 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 61,964,453 as of March 31, 2023[5]. - Current liabilities amounted to HKD 36,208,339, a decrease from HKD 40,760,184 in the previous period[5]. - Net current assets were HKD 9,112,181, down from HKD 11,499,758 as of March 31, 2023[5]. - As of September 30, 2023, the total equity attributable to shareholders was HKD 39,258,882, a decrease from HKD 42,670,045 as of March 31, 2023[6]. - Non-current liabilities amounted to HKD 27,886,304, down from HKD 30,779,209 as of March 31, 2023[6]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 103,367,840, compared to HKD 114,224,395 as of March 31, 2023[14]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 64,094,643, compared to HKD 71,539,393 as of March 31, 2023[14]. - As of September 30, 2023, total trade and other payables amounted to HKD 6,881,700, a decrease from HKD 7,253,709 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a reduction of approximately 5.1%[32]. - The company's other payables and accrued items increased to HKD 2,861,479 from HKD 2,727,735, representing an increase of about 4.9%[32]. - The company reported a significant decline in the payable notes, which dropped to HKD 47,110 from HKD 893,175, indicating a decrease of approximately 94.7%[33]. - The payable construction costs and retention increased to HKD 2,924,107 from HKD 2,592,011, marking an increase of around 12.8%[34]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, were HKD 279,815,000, down from HKD 1,374,716,000 as of March 31, 2023[30]. - The group plans to maintain liquidity and growth momentum through active management of financing structure and cash flow integration[63]. - The group plans to explore various financing methods to support business development and operations[77]. - The group is actively reviewing its debt structure and negotiating with financial institutions to secure new loans at lower costs[9]. - The group plans to maintain cautious financial management and accelerate asset disposal to further reduce interest-bearing liabilities, aiming for stable growth under a healthy financial structure[45]. - The group is focusing on optimizing its debt structure and increasing efforts to reduce inventory while maintaining a safe and stable cash flow[46]. - The group has future capital expenditure commitments of HKD 9.6671 billion as of September 30, 2023, slightly down from HKD 9.8084 billion as of March 31, 2023[87]. - The group issued preferred notes with a book value of HKD 11.0601 billion as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 11.5516 billion as of March 31, 2023[82]. - The group has approximately HKD 20.7507 billion of its interest-bearing bank and other borrowings secured against various properties, with a total book value of approximately HKD 53.473 billion[80]. Market Conditions and Strategy - The company is currently assessing the impact of market conditions on future operations and strategies[1]. - The company is facing challenges due to a complex international environment and weak domestic consumption, with CPI indicators showing low performance and macroeconomic growth remaining sluggish[35]. - The company is adjusting its strategy to enhance operational efficiency and stabilize cash flow, focusing on delivery assurance and long-term development foundations[36]. - The company aims to maintain stable operations while pushing for refined management and organizational optimization in response to industry downturns[40]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and revenue generation[19]. - The group is committed to timely adjustments in response to changes in market conditions and regulatory environments[92]. - The group acknowledges potential risks from economic downturns, inflation, and regulatory changes that may impact property sales, rental prices, and operational costs[92]. Operational Developments - The company is exploring potential buyers for certain property assets to improve liquidity levels[9]. - The company aims to accelerate the pre-sale and sale of properties under construction and completed projects to enhance cash flow[9]. - The group has signed project agreements with local governments to outline long-term development plans, which may be adjusted based on project needs[93]. - The group has successfully signed partnerships for new projects, including a health industry hub and an automotive industry park, indicating active market expansion efforts[39]. - The group organized large-scale exhibitions in Zhengzhou and other locations, significantly boosting local merchant activity and enhancing regional popularity[41]. - The group was awarded the "Outstanding Logistics and Supply Chain Service Provider" at the 2023 Logistics and Supply Chain Expo[42]. - The group launched a new project in Hefei, covering over 1.6 million square meters for the automotive industry, which is expected to become the best and most complete automotive industrial park in Anhui Province[51]. Compliance and Governance - The audit committee reviewed and approved the unaudited interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2023[102]. - The company has adopted the standard code for securities trading by directors as per the listing rules, confirming compliance for the first half of the 2023/24 fiscal year[100]. - The group plans to delay the payment of the final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2023, from December 29, 2023, to December 31, 2024, due to a challenging operating and financing environment[96].
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